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Recent Examples of curled up
The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
For me, the start of summer means more backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and nights curled up with soft, lightweight bedding.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
The couple is known for transforming their small apartment kitchen into a bona fide cafe complete with specialty drinks, featured menu items, and friends gathered around tables or curled up on sofas (or sometimes the floor) with a plate.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Even the cat curled up by the fire seemed to be having a good time.
—Lori Rackl, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The frightened cat curled up along the shoulder of the freeway when it was seen, according to the Michigan Humane.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
One friend curled up into a ball next to me, and another put his head between his legs.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Fawns can also be found curled up in tall grass or in your backyard, with their mother nowhere in sight.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Morton’s grandson curled up with him on his bed last weekend and rested on his shoulder, Michael remembered.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
For me, the start of summer means more backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and nights curled up with soft, lightweight bedding.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
The couple is known for transforming their small apartment kitchen into a bona fide cafe complete with specialty drinks, featured menu items, and friends gathered around tables or curled up on sofas (or sometimes the floor) with a plate.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Even the cat curled up by the fire seemed to be having a good time.
—Lori Rackl, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The frightened cat curled up along the shoulder of the freeway when it was seen, according to the Michigan Humane.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
One friend curled up into a ball next to me, and another put his head between his legs.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Fawns can also be found curled up in tall grass or in your backyard, with their mother nowhere in sight.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Morton’s grandson curled up with him on his bed last weekend and rested on his shoulder, Michael remembered.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled up
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The family of five looked as cute as could be in this photo of Mom and Dad snuggled up with their three little ones as big sister Luna holds baby Esti.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
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Thor, a dog that visits patients at hospitals across South Florida with his handler Alexandra Ramos, snuggled up to Katy in her hospital bed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The park released photos and video showing the newborn squealing in an incubator and nestled against his mother.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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In particular, the mine is nestled deep in China’s Kunlun Mountains, which exceed the elevation of the town of La Rinconada, Peru.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Dutton’s wife and children crouched down on the floor of the car, but Dutton’s oldest son, 7 years old, was hysterical and kept trying to crawl out of the car.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Officers then discovered the man, who was identified as Gamboa, with a minor gunshot wound, crouched down among a small group of people.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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“Curled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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